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Some things to remember while organizing this fun prenuptial fête.

If you’ve begun planning your wedding, you’ve likely also started to think about the other festivities you’ll enjoy before the big day, such as the rehearsal dinner. This event traditionally occurs a day or two prior to your nuptials and can be as formal or informal as you wish. Some couples plan a sophisticated dinner, request... More »

How to Have a Couples' Bachelor/Bachelorette Party

No need to celebrate separately if it's not your style!

ideas for a coed bachelor or bachelorette party ideas

While traditionally bachelor and bachelorette parties are meant as the last opportunity for soon-to-be married pairs to party separately, the practice seems outdated for some modern couples. Relationships before marriage are much longer on average than they used to be, so brides and grooms likely haven’t felt “single” for years... More »

How to Decide if Your Wedding Should Include an After-Party

When the fun doesn't stop after the reception.

does your wedding need an after-party, why to have an after-party for your wedding

Much like a second dress for the reception, after-parties are a wedding trend that have gone from extravagant to nearly commonplace. While certainly not a requirement for your nuptials, deciding to throw a shindig following the reception is also unlikely to be an unheard of concept for your guests. If your venue is rented out until 2AM... More »

15 Movies to Watch for a Bridesmaid Slumber Party

Gather round with your besties and enjoy these classic flicks.

Fun movies to watch with your bridesmaids for a get together wedding gathering

There’s nothing quite like getting together with your friends for a movie night. It also happens to be a great way to bond with your bridesmaids before the wedding. If you’re not a big partier or just need a relaxing night during a crazy bachelorette weekend, an old-fashioned slumber party is a classic good time. Or maybe you ju... More »

10 Ways to Have a Great Time Getting Ready

Set the tone for your big day by starting it off right.

what to do the morning of your wedding, how to have fun when getting ready for your wedding

Photo by Vue Photography; Planning & Design by Suzanne Reinhard Events After months, or even years, of planning your wedding, it’s understandable that you might want to rush through the day until you finally get to marry your beloved. But newlyweds often speak of the day going by too quickly and wish they had taken the time to so... More »

Who Should You Invite to Your Bachelorette Party?

How to know if someone should be on the guest list for this pre-wedding event.

Photo by Carrie King Though it is generally the duty of the maid of honor and bridesmaids to plan the bachelorette party, the bride still has influence over the guest list. After all, it’s her night, so she should be able to spend it with those who will make her happy. However, as with seemingly all aspects of wedding plann... More »

4 Planning Tips for the Bachelorette Party

How to get started on organizing the festivities.

The first steps to planning a bachelorette party

Photo by Simone Photography; Planning & Design by Mindy Weiss Party Consultants Though technically speaking the only task maids of honor and bridesmaids have is to wear the selected dress and participate in the ceremony and reception, it is generally accepted that they will often plan a bachelorette party for the bride. For some women ... More »

What Your Bridesmaids Should Know Before Planning Your Shower

It will help them to have a little input from the guest of honor.

How to help your bridesmaids maid of honor or family plan your bridal shower

Common wedding etiquette indicates that a bride should never host or plan her own bridal shower. The reason for this is that, unlike a bachelorette or engagement party, the entire purpose of a bridal shower is to “shower” the host of honor with gifts. As a result, organizing such a soirée for yourself is seen as a gauche way to ... More »

The Pros and Cons of a Destination Bachelorette Party

It's a popular idea, but is it the right choice for you?

Photo by Carrie King Photographer Just like weddings have gotten more extravagant as time goes on, bachelorette parties have gone from local barhopping or a goofy night at home to weekend-long excursions. Of course, not everyone goes to that extreme. Just as people still tie the knot at city hall or host backyard receptions, plenty of women cho... More »

Bridal Shower Theme Ideas for Every Style

Different ways to celebrate the lead-up to your big day.

Theme ideas for your bridal shower wedding ideas bridal showers

Photo by Boyd Harris Photographs If you and your future spouse haven’t already built a home together, you may be hoping for gifts to help out. As much as people don’t like to talk about wanting presents, there’s no denying that bridal showers are a great way to bond with the women in your life and get some new home goods. Thes... More »

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8 Tips for Planning Your Rehearsal Dinner

Some things to remember while organizing this fun prenuptial fête.